"That's not fair at all," Wendy pouted. "What if a halfblood actually wanted to study over holiday, but could only do things by reading theory? Someone like you automatically gets the upper hand, 'cause you can actually do the spells."

"I'd be perfectly happy to spend the summer never doing any practical magic, so it's not exactly an advantage. For example, last summer it took me ages to get the Patronus spell perfect; I spent hours just making silver vapour, and I was exhausted all the time cuz of that."

"Yup. Any idea what classes you want for next year?" Wendy asked. By now, she was walking backward as she chatted to hr slightly surly friend and crush, her currently silver hair swishing softly while she did love the big hair a lot of the muggles were beginning to sport, she didn't always feel the need to go for it. After all, what's the point in metallic hair if the big curls dull down the shine?